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Rohr, who starred for the Girondins as a player for more than a decade and also managed the side between 1990 and 1996, is willing to return in any capacity to help the club maintain their Ligue 1 status, even though he just recently signed a new contract with the Nigeria Football Federation following his satisfactory performances with the Super Eagles.
“We have to make the club sparkle and we need a really combative and united team. Coach Gasset also unfortunately seems a little lost in this situation. He must have tried a lot of things already, he still has the experience,” Rohr told France Bleu.
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Danjuma was born in Lagos to a Dutch father and Nigerian mother.
However, the 24-year-old has represented the Dutch U-21 side and featured twice for the senior team.
He is, however, still eligible to represent the Super Eagles, according to new FIFA rules.
Danjuma has now said he could take up the option if the Dutch senior team continues to snub him.
“I’ve heard some bits about Nigeria but I can’t say too much about it though. My mum is Nigerian and my father lived 23 years in Nigeria as well.
“The culture is still within the family, so it does not disregard the Nigerian side. It’s a choice I will think about but I need some time.
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The Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu has waded into the uncertainties surrounding Enyimba FC’s involvement in the CAF Confederation Cup fixture against Al Ahly Benghazi in Libya.
The People’s Elephant were at risk of missing the group A fixture in Libya as a result of flight and visa complications in the requirements for entry into Libya.
The chances of Nigeria’s only representative in the CAF Confederation Cup suffered a further blow when CAF turned down their initial request for postponement of the game.
However, Governor Ikpeazu has stepped in at the most crucial moment by making provisions for a chartered flight to convey the team to and from Libya.
The head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has made himself available to help Bordeaux avoid relegation if called upon.
The Girondins have failed to win in their last four games, including a 3-0 defeat against Monaco on Sunday.
Jean-Louis Gasset’s men currently sit in the 16th spot on the Ligue 1 table, two places above the relegation zone.
Rohr, who played for Bordeaux between 1990 and 1996, has now said he is willing to help in any capacity, despite having just signed a new contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
“Coach Gasset also, unfortunately, seems a little lost in this situation. He must have tried a lot of things already.